She Said Privacy/He Said Security

Jay Averitt is the Senior Privacy Product Manager and a Privacy Engineer at Microsoft. He began his career as a software engineer and also attended law school, practicing for 10 years as a corporate attorney specializing in software license agreements. Jay was exposed to privacy during his time as an attorney and has since become an expert in the field. In this episode… The privacy space is filled...

Keir Lamont is the Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum. In this position, he supports research and independent analysis concerning federal, state, and local consumer privacy laws and regulations. His background includes privacy and policy positions at The Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and the Computer & Communications Industry Association. In this episode…...

Joe Toscano is the Founder and CEO of DataGrade, a technology company helping companies discover, analyze, and manage data privacy risk. He has advised US Attorney Generals on Facebook and Google antitrust cases, helped shape privacy law across multiple states, and worked with large organizations such as the World Economic Forum. In addition to his work at DataGrade, Joe was featured in the Netfli...

Ben Brook is the CEO and Co-founder of Transcend, a company helping the world's largest companies control their data by simplifying compliance, unlocking strategic growth, and improving business resilience. Prior to co-founding Transcend, Ben studied computer science, astrophysics, and neuroscience at Harvard University. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he is a passionate and award-winning filmmak...

Jamal Ahmed is a Global Privacy Consultant at Kazient Privacy Experts and has been dubbed the "King of Data Protection" by the BBC. He is a passionate advocate for privacy rights and is the acclaimed author of the international #1 bestselling book The Easy Peasy Guide to the GDPR . He has transformed the complex world of data compliance into an accessible subject for everyone. In this episode… Pri...

Chris Voss is the CEO and Founder of The Black Swan Group, an organization that teaches strategies found in hostage negotiations and applies them to the business world. He is also the best-selling author of the book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It . Prior to 2008, Chris was the Lead Negotiator for the FBI International Kidnapping Response as well as the FBI's...

Karen McGee is the Chief Privacy Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., overseeing its privacy program and upholding the company's principles. She specializes in translating intricate legal frameworks into manageable and legible systems. Karen's preceding career includes Managing Privacy Counsel at Intel, CPO at LifeLock and General Counsel at ID Analytics. She was honored with the In-House Legal Adviser...

Mike Hintze is a recognized expert in privacy and data protection with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He is a Member Partner at Hintze Law, a boutique firm that specializes in privacy and cybersecurity. Previously, Mike was the Chief Privacy Counsel at Microsoft, developing his expertise in data protection and privacy policy for over 18 years. He shares his knowledge as an Affiliat...

Andrew Kingman is the President of Mariner Strategies, a premier law firm where he specializes in privacy technology and cybersecurity issues in all 50 states at the legislative and Attorney General levels. As a public policy advocate with experience in compliance, Andrew brings a unique and substantive perspective to discussions on how to best increase consumer privacy protections while maintaini...

Robert Bateman is a freelance writer who creates privacy and data protection content for blogs, emails, articles, websites, reports, and white papers. He's been an industry advocate since 2017 and has interviewed leading figures in the privacy field, including Max Schrems and Johnny Ryan. As a thought leader, Robert is a sought-after speaker and panelist for online and in-person privacy conference...

Sharon Bauer is a Lawyer and the Founder of Bamboo Data Consulting, a team of privacy consultants specializing in privacy, security, data strategy, and cutting-edge technology ethics work. As a consultant, she provides privacy solutions for various entities including retail, fintech, health, and education. Sharon is an expert in designing creative privacy programs solving hidden challenges for sta...

Noga Rosenthal is the Chief Privacy Officer and General Counsel at Ampersand, a data-driven TV advertising sales technology company. Noga possesses extensive expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive privacy programs and oversees the company's privacy and legal initiatives. Before Ampersand, she served as Chief Privacy Officer at Epsilon, overseeing the company's worldwide privacy, co...

Taylor Hersom is the Founder and CEO of Eden Data, a cybersecurity firm focusing on the next generation of businesses primed to build security and privacy into their DNA. A self-described cybersecurity compliance nerd, he's passionate about building world-class cybersecurity programs for startups and beyond. Taylor began his career advising Fortune 500 companies on compliance and security at Deloi...

Jennifer Mitchell is a Partner and the Head of Privacy Governance and Technology Transactions at Baker Hostetler, a law firm specializing in digital risk advisory and cybersecurity, blockchain and digital assets, financial services, and more. Jennifer's law career spans over 15 years with legal, compliance, and operations expertise. At Baker Hostetler, Jennifer provides business solutions to uphol...

Olivia Rose is the Founder of Rose CISO Group, which offers virtual chief information security officer services, including assessments, boardroom and leadership communications, and event presentations. She has over 22 years of experience in the industry and has served as the CISO for Amplitude, Mailchimp, and QloudSecure. Before founding Rose CISO Group, Olivia sat on the board of directors at Cyv...

Brian Haugli is the Co-founder and CEO of SideChannel, a cybersecurity company that provides cyber risk assessment and ensures cybersecurity compliance for mid-sized organizations. He is a 20-year industry veteran who's led programs for the Department of Defense, the Pentagon, the Intelligence Community, and Fortune 500 companies.  With expertise in NIST guidance, threat intelligence implementatio...

Al Raymond is the Privacy Compliance Officer at ZoomInfo Technologies, a powerful research and lead-generation tool used for sales, marketing, and talent acquisition. In his role, Al leads the assurance team, ensuring ZoomInfo maintains compliance with regulations, rules, and laws. He is a privacy compliance and data governance professional and 20-year veteran in customer data privacy, information...

Aaron Weller is the Leader of the Global Privacy Engineering Center of Excellence at HP, an international IT company developing personal computers, printers, and 3D printing solutions. Aaron provides technical leadership for privacy engineering, enablement, and experience for HP's global operations.  As a seasoned privacy and information security veteran, Aaron has offered his knowledge and experi...

Keith Novak is the Co-founder and CISO at Intentional Cybersecurity, an advisory firm supporting clients with cyber risk needs using penetration testing, control validation, and cyber due diligence. Keith drives the company's growth and success by delivering high-value cybersecurity advisory assessments. A seasoned veteran in the industry, he's worked with clients in all sectors and verticals. Bef...

Pedro Pavón is the Global Director of Monetization, Privacy, and Fairness at Meta, the tech company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. In addition to providing legal counsel and advocating for data privacy, data protection, fairness, and algorithmic transparency, Pedro leads a team of lawyers and policy professionals. Beyond his responsibilities at Meta, Pedro teaches privacy and in...

Nia Castelly is the Co-founder and Legal Lead at Checks, a Google-backed privacy platform that uses AI to simplify privacy compliance for developers. Before Checks, Nia spent nearly five years as a legal advisor for Google Play's Developer Console, Policy, and Operations teams. Nia is an entrepreneur and supporter of early-stage startups, serving as an Angel Investor at the Black Angel Group and a...

Roderic Deichler is the Co-founder and Chief Security Officer at AfterDark, a boutique blockchain security company delivering white glove services, such as smart contract advising, pentesting, and security advising. Roderic founded the company to fill the security gap in Web3. Before AfterDark, he led pentesting at Mandiant and smart contract audits at Coinbase and OpenZeppelin. Roderic discovered...

Mark Webber is the US Managing Partner of Fieldfisher, a London-based international law firm with offices in Europe, the US, and China. An English lawyer living in the Silicon Valley, Mark oversees the firm's US operations. As a recognized leader in privacy law with extensive experience working with the world's leading technology companies, Mark is known for finding innovative solutions to complex...

Riley Hughes is the Co-founder and CEO of Trinsic, a reusable identity infrastructure provider. Riley educates and trains businesses on the benefits of using Trinsic to improve the identity verification processes within their products, improving privacy and the user experience. As a pioneer in the decentralized identity community, Riley has spearheaded privacy-preserving technologies, such as iden...

Tim Lupinacci is the Chairman and CEO at Baker Donelson, one of the largest US law firms — composed of 650 attorneys and public policy advisors — representing over 30 practice areas. Under his tutelage, Tim led the firm through organizational reconstruction, growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He chaired the Financial Services Department and the Women's Pathways to Leadership Committee and was a Di...